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Worship ServicesAugust 24, 20148:30 and 11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

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WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshiping our gracious God with us today.

Flowers The sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God with great

thanksgiving that "His faithfulness continues through all generations." -Psalm 100:5Byron and Anne Morris

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available on our website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Spiritual CareIf you would like to speak to someone about what it means to know Jesus Christ or you have any spiritual need or question, please use one of the prayer cards in the pew rack to contact one of our pastors. Our church elders are also available to speak with you. An elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service.

Children’s Check-inWe are committed to the highest level of protection possible for the children placed in our care on Sundays and at all church events. For this reason, we require parents of newborns through fifth grade children to check in their children before they go to the nursery, Sunday School, Catechism, Children’s Church or any other children’s activity. Several kiosks are available in the Welcome Center. The process is quick and easy, and volunteers are available if you need assistance checking in.

Children’s WorshipWe offer a specially designed program for children in pre-k through fourth grade during the morning services. A leader will escort children from the sanctuary to their classrooms during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. Parents of children in pre-k through second grade are asked to pick up their children following Sunday School or the 11 a.m. worship service.

Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We also provide a Mother/Infant Room located beside Nursery 1 which is equipped with live video feed of the worship services. Ushers are available to direct you.

Additional Seating Additional seating for morning and evening worship services is available each week in St. Andrew’s Hall.

As stewards of God’s resources, we try not to print an excess of bulletins.We invite you to bring this bulletin with you when you return for the evening service.

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The Morning Services

The Meditation—Lift Up Your Voice, Alleluia ...............................................Albrecht

Theme: Atonement

The Prelude—The Majesty ............................................................................Telemann

(† Indicates the congregation standing)(*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)

*Welcome and Announcements .......................................................Rev. Mike Hearon

†The Call to Worship ................................................................................Psalm 66:1-5Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!

“How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power! All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name.”

Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man’s behalf!

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us worship God!

Lift up your voice, alleluia;Raise your song to the glorious sky.Lift up your voice, alleluia;Praise to the God on high.

Sing alleluia;Raise your song to the glorious sky.Sing alleluia;Praise to the God on high.

On this day of days,Our voices we raise.Let music fill our hearts and livesAs we join in praise.

Amy Elder and Michelle Mattaliano

Josh Workman, trumpet; Hyangbin Choi, piano

Words and Music: Sally K. Albrecht | ©1994 by Alfred Publishing Co. Inc.

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*†The Hymn of Praise—All Hail the Power of Jesus Name ..........................Coronation(Verses 1, 3, 5, 6)

†The Invocation (Please lift hands)

Edward Peronet, 1779 ; John Rippon, 1787 | Oliver Holden, 1793

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I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell.* The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*suffered separation from God**universal

†Gloria Patri .................................................................................................. St. Peter

†The Confession of Faith ............................................................... The Apostles’ Creed

The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so)

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†The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ............................................................. Isaiah 6:7Behold, your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.

†The Response—There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood ............................... Fountain

The Corporate Confession of Sin

Eternal and Almighty Father, you are holy, holy, holy and the whole earth is full of your glory. Bowing before you, we humbly acknowledge that we are full of sin and unworthy to stand in your presence. We have lost our way by following the ways of the world, and we have neglected your way of mercy, justice and truth. We are a people of unclean lips, lips that do not praise you, nor honor you as we should; we lie and we assault others with our speech instead of building them up. We have taken your name in vain. Our hearts are dull to your Word; we are slow to obey and indifferent to your commands. Our ears are often closed off to the truth, and we refuse to listen to your indwelling Spirit. Forgive all of our sins we pray, on account of Christ our Savior. We need your cleansing touch to make us whole. Amen. from Isaiah 6

(Sung by all)There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins;And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains;And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.

E’er since, by faith, I saw the stream thy flowing wounds supply,Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die;Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.

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The Offertory—What a Friend We Have In Jesus ...........................................Scriven

*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk

Words: Joseph Scriven, c. 1855 | Music: BEACH SPRING, The Sacred Harp, 1844 | Arr. Gilbert Martin | ©1983 Hinshaw Music

What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer!O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer.Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share?Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care?Precious Savior, still our refuge: Take it to the Lord in prayer.Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer!In His arms he’ll take and shield thee; Thou wilt find a solace there.

*The Offering (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)

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*†The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

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†The Hymn of Preparation—Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness ..................Germany(Verses 1, 2, 4; Children in pre-k through fourth grade exit at this time)

Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1739 | William Gardiner’s Sacred Melodies, 1815 | Tr. by John Wesley, 1740

9For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Sermon—The Apple of His Eye ................................................Dr. George Robertson

The Old Testament Lesson ........................................................... Zechariah 1:7-2:13

The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. Restoration (7-17)

3. Expansion (2:1-13)

2. Vindication (18-21)

a. Complaint (7-12)

b. Comfort (13-17)

page 1473 in the pew Bible

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The Postlude—The Bravery ........................................................................... Telemann

†The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)

†The Hymn of Response—Man of Sorrows, What a Name! ........ Halleujah! What A Savior!(All Verses)

Phillip P. Bliss, 1875

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The Shorter Catechism, Question 19:

Q. What is the misery of man’s fallen condition?

A. By their fall, all mankind lost fellowship with God and brought his anger and curse on themselves. They are, therefore, subject to all the miseries of this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell forever.

Theme: The Parables of Jesus

The Evening Service

Jazz Prelude—Sometimes a Light Surprises

Call to Worship ...............................................................................Rev. Mike Phillips

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†Song—You Are My Vision

Words: Irish Poem, 8th Century; Rend Collective | Tr. Mary E. Byrne, 1905 | Tune: Traditional Irish | Arr. Rend Collective | ©2011 Thankyou Music

Mike Murphy, Worship Leader

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†Song—Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Words: Isaac Watts, 1724 | Traditional Irish Melody "The Foggy Dew" | Arr. Wade Williams

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†Song—Sometimes a Light Surprises

Words: William Cowper, 1779 | Music: Mike Murphy | ©2012 MikeMurphySound

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Evening Prayers

Offertory—Lift High the Name of Jesus ........................................ Getty, Cash, Barra

Words and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ed Cash and Fionan de Barra | ©2013 Getty Music Publishing, Alletrop Music, and Fionan de Barra

Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our King.Make known the power of his grace,The beauty of his peace.Remember how his mercy reachedAnd we cried out to him.He lifted us to solid ground,To freedom from our sin.

Oh sing my soul,And tell all he’s done,Till the earth and heavens are filled with his glory!

Lift high the name of Jesus,Of Jesus our Lord.His power in us is greater than,Is greater than this world.To share the reason for our hope,To serve with love and grace,That all who see him shine through usMight bring the Father praise.

Lift high the name of Jesus,Of Jesus our Light.No other name on earth can save,Can raise a soul to life.He opens up our eyes to seeThe harvest he has grown.We labor in his fields of graceAs he leads sinners home.

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†Song—Lead Me To the Cross

Words and Music: Brooke Fraser | ©2006 Hillsong Publishers

Children in pre-k through second grade exit at this time

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3. A Joyful End

2. A Gracious Justice

Sermon —What Gives You the Right to Judge? ............................. Rev. Berry HudsonMatthew 21:33-46

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

1. A World of Kindnesses

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†Song—Abide with Me/Awesome God

Words: Henry Lyte, 1847; alt. Justin Smith | Music: Justin Smith | ©2007 Justin Smith Music | Chorus: Rich Mullins | © 1988 BMG Songs Inc.

†The Benediction (Please lift hands)

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Chris WhiteDirector of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Drew EptingRegional Director of Campus Outreachdrew.epting@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8847

Emily FreemanDirector of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rick KeuroglianDirector of Evangelism & Community DevelopmentExecutive Director, Hope for Augustarkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

Clark NewtonDirector of Medical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Vonnie EidsonDirector of Communicationveidson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Jessica TatroDirector of Children’s Ministryjtatro@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Louise ColemanDirector of Nursery Ministrylcoleman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike MurphyAssistant Director of Music and Artsmmurphy@firstpresaugusta.org

Michael InghamDirector of COA MobilizationDirector of Vision Pathwaysmingham@visionpathways.org

Pastoral Staff

Ministry Directors

Bonnie Bowles, Bookkeeperbbowles@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8840

Mackenzie Burgess, Youth Internmburgess@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Michael Denney, Hope for AugustaMentor Coordinatormichael@hopeforaugusta.org

Catherine EdmondsAssistant Director, Children’s Ministrycedmonds@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Jonathan Harper Pastoral Intern and Missions AssociateJharper@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

Lesley Hamm, Discipleship Coordinatorlhamm@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8831

Rachel Hyatt, Communication Associate rhyatt@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8833

Elaine Janik, Children’s Admin Assistantejanik@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

David Jones, MCO Resource Directordavid@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Sandy Lanclos, Event Coordinator and Assistant to Director of Operationsslanclos@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8820

Ann Elizabeth Lazari, MCO Women’s Director annelizabeth@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Emily Martin, Family Nurture and Youthemartin@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

J.T. Martin, CO Accountingjtmartin@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8848

Kaitlyn McNair, CO Office Assistantkaitlyn.mcnair@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Luke Niday, CO Global Resource Directorluke.niday@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8845

Stephen Pittman, Hope for AugustaDirector of Educationstephen@hopeforaugusta.org, 678.234.9803

Jess Romer, Ministry Assistantjromer@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8855 Mallory SidesAdministrative Assistant, Music and Arts Canterbury Choir Directormsides@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8827

Brandon Terry Pastoral Intern and IT Directorbterry@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8838

Clifton Tippins, Assistant Youth Director ctippins@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Bryn Towner, Hope for AugustaMinistry Coordinatorbryn@hopeforaugusta.org

Gregory Trent Assistant Director of Maintenancegtrent@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8835

Pam TurleyFinance and Accounting Managerpturley@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8821

Meghann Williams, Hope for AugustaArt Program Coordinatormeghann@hopeforaugusta.org

Erica Wright, Youth Internewright@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Ministry Staff

George RobertsonSenior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

John FranksAssociate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Mike HearonAssociate Pastor, Outreachmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8860

John BarrettAssociate Pastor, Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Mike PhillipsAssistant Pastor, Pastoral Caremphillips@firstpresaugusta.org

Jim KnightPastoral Associate, Pastoral Carejknight@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz Pastoral Certificationbvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8859

Caleb ClickAssistant Pastor, Youth Ministrycclick@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

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CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Murphy HallMCO Health care students Murphy HallYoung Professionals For those in their 20s and 30's, single or married Greene Street BuildingYoung Married Young married couples Eve RoomSingle Adults For those in their 30s Telfair RoomStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Letchford HallCornerstone Parents of college students and older St. Andrew's HallCovenanters “Empty-Nesters” Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Adult Classroom

Adult Sunday School Classes A guide to navigating our campus is available in the Welcome Center, and ushers are available to help direct newcomers and guests.

8:30 a.m. Dave Haburchak, Mike Harris, Robert Campbell, Bill McCartney, Ken Lanclos11 a.m. Phin Hitchcock, Ron Jeffcoat, Chip Fisher, Dale Martin, Billy English 6:30 p.m. Dave Haburchak, Mike Harris, Robert Campbell, Bill McCartney, Ken Lanclos

GreetersThese elders are greeting you during the month of August: